Brahmanbaria

Here among foliage and laughing children and benches, you'll find a monument to the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971. Further north next to the Annada Govt High School is one of the country's ubiquitous Shaheed Minars commemorating the same.

A temple built in the 19th century, dedicated to the Hindu god, Shiva. Present next to the temple is a 28-foot tall statue of Shiva, assumed to be the largest in the world. It is a major pilgrimage site for Shaivites from across the region.

Claimed to be among the country's largest masjids, it was built in 1912. Can be appreciated from outside.

This bridge was constructed by order of Shahbaz Khan in 1650 for the passage of elephants and also served as a meeting place for Mughal dewans.

Intricate mosque built by Shah Arif in 1662, of Mughal architectural design that incorporates Bengali, Persian and Islamic influences. Interestingly, this served as the capital of Tripura State during the rule of Isa Khan, and his wives are buried in tombs adjacent to the structure.

A historic home built by Nawab Sir Syed Shamsul Huda.

Burial place of a militiaman who helped to conquer Hindu king Gour Govinda and his Sylhet kingdom, who thence took residence in Akhaura and helped to propagate Islam as part of a broader endeavor across eastern Bengal, supplanting Hinduism.

Hindu palace and temple built by Jamindar Choudhury during the 19th century that interestingly even has a wharf on a river.